NEXTA(@nexta_tv):Russian air defenses may have “downed” their own helicopter According to analysts, Russian aviation has lost a rare Mi-8MTPR-1 helicopter under unclear circumstances. Among the possible explanations are a drone strike, friendly fire from air defense systems, or technical failure. According to Oryx, Russia may have lost at least five such helicopters since the beginning of the war.

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2026.05.19 07:22

Russian air defenses may have “downed” their own helicopter According to analysts, Russian aviation has lost a rare Mi-8MTPR-1 helicopter under unclear circumstances. Among the possible explanations are a drone strike, friendly fire from air defense systems, or technical failure. According to Oryx, Russia may have lost at least five such helicopters since the beginning of the war.